Canon D10 vs Nikon S3500

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon D10 vs Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D10 was introduced 4 years before the S3500 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D10 scores versus the S3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D10 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D10 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D10 compared to the S3500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and S3500 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and S3500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S3500 to resolve extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.